Municipality of Highlands East

Reeve Dave Burton, on behalf of Council and staff, would like to take this opportunity to wish each and everyone a happy, healthy holiday. May we take the time to reflect on our blessings and to help others who are less fortunate.

The Cardiff Municipal Office, the main Municipal Office in Wilberforce and the Building Department in Gooderham will be CLOSED from 4:30 pm on Friday, December 23 through Tuesday, January 3rd at 9:00 am.

The Keith Tallman Memorial Arena in Wilberforce and Landfill Sites for the Municipality of Highlands East will be CLOSED on the following dates:

• Sunday, December 25, 2011
• Monday, December 26, 2011
• Sunday, January 1, 2012

The Keith Tallman Memorial Arena is now open for ice rentals and public skating. For more information download the notice below, or view Municipal Facility Rental & Booking Information.

Download file: 2011_arena_ice_rental_notice.pdf

We welcome comments on the provision of goods or services to people with disabilities.

Comments can be directed to the Accessibility Coordinator by telephone, e-mail, in person or in writing:

E-mail:
icook [at] highlandseast [dot] ca

Telephone:
705-448-2981 ext. 222 

In person, or in writing:
Municipality of Highlands East
2249 Loop Road, PO Box 295
WILBERFORCE, ON, K0L 3C0 
Attention: Clerk

If you are a person with a disability, or if you provide support for a person with a disability, please:

Let us know how we can help. We are open to discussing your ideas on the service options available Help our staff understand your needs.

Download file: 2010_accessibility_report.pdf

In order to simplify the management of garbage and recycling for seasonal residents and visitors to Highlands East, we have created the Cottage Kit. 

Included in the the Cottage Kit is everything you'll need to dispose of your garbage safely and in accordance with Municipal By-Laws:

• A map showing the location of each of Highlands East's landfill sites, the hours of operation for each and a list of disposal fees.
• A Landfill Pass that will allow you a one-time admission to one of our landfill sites.
• One clear bag (for garbage).
• Two clear, blue recycling bags (for containers) and one, sturdy paper bag (for fibres).
• Recycling & Disposal Information and Safelty Guidelines

Kits are available for $3 each or 10 for $25 and can be purchased at any of Highlands East's Municipal Offices in Wilberforce, Cardiff or Gooderham.

For more information please download the 2011 Cottage Kit Welcome Letter.

There is a new batch of photos in our new and improved photo gallery and from now on, the newest photos will appear to the right, on the front page of highlandseast.ca! 

Click here to see all the photos in the gallery.

If you would like your photos included in our photo gallery, send high quality images (minimum 1280 pixels wide) to webmaster [at] highlandseast [dot] ca

Check out some of the great submissions for our photo gallery we've received! Click here to see all the photos in the gallery.

If you would like your photos included in our online gallery, send high quality images (minimum 1280 pixels wide) to webmaster [at] highlandseast [dot] ca

This is a reminder to all residents of Highlands East that effective January 15, 2011 all calls made in the 705 area code will require 10-digits to be dialed - the area code followed by the phone number.

The 9-1-1 emergency number remains the same.

For more information, click here.

Tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described in the attached document and will be received until 3:00pm on 17 November 2010 at the Municipal Office in Wilberforce.

For detailed information regarding the land and tender, please click here to download.

Download file: sale_of_land_tender.pdf

Community Groups and Event Planners can take advantage of the following sources for funding.

Creative Communities Prosperity Fund (CCPF)
This fund provides Ontario municipalities with financial assistance for cultural planning projects. It also provides funding to help not-for-profit organizations carry out specific capacity-building initiatives that enhance the cultural planning process.

Celebrate Ontario 2011
Celebrate Ontario is an annual program that helps new and existing Ontario festivals and events enhance their programs and activities.

Aviva Community Fund
The Aviva Community Fund gives you the chance to share your idea to create lasting change in your community. The most popular ideas, as chosen by Canadians will have a chance to share the $1,000,000 Aviva Community Fund.

Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Ontario Trillium Foundation seeks to build healthy and vibrant communities throughout Ontario by strengthening the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives.

Highlands East offers a number of facilities which can be rented for group events including but not limited to the following:

• Conferences or Meetings
• Recreational Activities such as Yoga, Tai Chi and Dance
• Weddings, Receptions, Family Reunions and Funeral Services
• Fund Raisers, Flea Markets or Theatre Productions

 

Lloyd Watson Centre

Located in downtown Wilberforce, adjacent to the park and fair grounds at 2249 Loop Road. Call 705-448-2981 for bookings.

Available for rent is the kitchen, lounge, and/or main hall (including the stage).

3840 square feet
Seats 225, Serves 150, LCBO Licensed for 442 people.
Stage size 16' x 25' (400 square feet).
Lounge area with fireplace and seating capacity for 50 people.

Wedding, Private Functions, Etc.
$160 plus HST ($100 deposit includes $50.00 non-refundable cancellation fee)

Bridal Shower, General Meeting, Etc.
$25 plus HST (No Deposit)

Non-Profit
$100 plus HST (No Deposit)
Some functions/groups can be held at no charge and/or no deposit at council's discretion.

 

Cardiff Community Centre

Located in the heart of Cardiff at 16 Monck Road. Call 613-339-2442 for bookings.

320 square foot Kitchen.
Serves, seats and LCBO Licensed for 133 people.
2400 square feet of floor space (40' x 40').

Wedding, Private Functions, Etc.
$150 plus HST ($100 deposit includes $50 non-refundable cancellation fee)

Bridal Shower, General Meeting, Etc.
$10/hour plus HST (max 4 hours)

Non-Profit
Some functions/groups can be held at no charge and/or no deposit at council's discretion.

 

Highland Grove Community Centre

Located at 5373 Loop Road in Highland Grove. Call 705-448-2218 for bookings.

1920 square feet of floor space (30' x 22').
Seats 50, LCBO Licensed (Pending) for 62 people.
170 square foot stage area.
130 square foot kitchen.

 

Robert McCausland Memorial Community Centre

Located at 1043 Community Centre Road. Call 705-448-2410 for bookings.

Main Hall has 1620 square feet of floor space, seats 200, LCBO Licensed for 204.
Banquet Room has 792 square feet of floor space, seats and LCBO Licensed for 75.
460 square foot kitchen, 132 square foot bar.

Weddings, Private Functions, Etc. (Main Hall, Banquet Hall and Kitchen)
$110 plus HST ($100 deposit includes $50 non-refundable cancellation fee)

Bridal Shower, General Meeting, Etc. (Banquet Hall and Kitchen)
$60 plus HST ($50 deposit)

Non-Profit
Some functions/groups can be held at no charge and/or no deposit at council's discretion.

 

Keith Tallman Memorial Arena

Located in downtown Wilberforce at 2256 Loop Road.

Contact Property Supervisor Jim Alden at 705-448-2775 or jalden [at] highlandseast [dot] ca or Ken Riley at 705-448-2772 for Ice Rentals. Ice season runs from October to March. Arena is available for other uses from May to September.

Maximum 1125 person capacity.

Rental Fees

• Minor League Sports (Includes Figure Skating) $60/hr
• Non-Prime Time Rate (Monday – Friday 7am - 5pm) $60/hr
• Prime-time Rate (Monday – Sunday after 5pm) $95/hr
• Tournament $95.00/hr
  Plus HST on all rental rates.

 

Wilberforce Curling Club

Ice season runs from November to March. Space is available for other events from May to September.
Contact Doug Stephens at 705-448-1411 for bookings.

Other Recreational Facilities

• Wilberforce & Gooderham Ball Diamonds
• Cardiff & Wilberforce Basketball Courts
• Cardiff Outdoor Skating Rink
• Cardiff Swimming Pool
• Gooderham & Wilberforce Tennis Courts
• Gooderham Outdoor Skating Rink

Municipal Alcohol Policy in effect. For further information contact Irene Cook.